Top free agent defensive ends: Michael Bennett

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Michael Bennett left the Buccaneers and signed a one-year prove it deal with the Seahawks last offseason. Bennett proved it alright, contributing 31 tackles and 8.5 sacks in his limited role with the Super Bowl champions. This 28-year-old started just three games on Seattle's deep defensive line, but finished the year rated the NFL's fifth-best 4-3 defensive end. Bennett also has the size and versatility to play as an end in a 3-4 scheme.

Michael Bennett left the Buccaneers and signed a one-year prove it deal with the Seahawks last offseason. Bennett proved it alright, contributing 31 tackles and 8.5 sacks in his limited role with the Super Bowl champions. This 28-year-old started just three games on Seattle's deep defensive line, but finished the year rated the NFL's fifth-best 4-3 defensive end. Bennett also has the size and versatility to play as an end in a 3-4 scheme. (Grant Halverson / Getty Images)

Michael Bennett left the Buccaneers and signed a one-year prove it deal with the Seahawks last offseason. Bennett proved it alright, contributing 31 tackles and 8.5 sacks in his limited role with the Super Bowl champions. This 28-year-old started just three games on Seattle's deep defensive line, but finished the year rated the NFL's fifth-best 4-3 defensive end. Bennett also has the size and versatility to play as an end in a 3-4 scheme.